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    Trademark Renewal

    Registered trademarks can last forever. Most don’t.

    They die from missed maintenance deadlines. I prepare and file your Section 8, 9, and 15 documents on time, for one flat fee per registration, no matter how many classes.

    $1,200 flat per registrationAttorney-preparedDeadline monitoring
    Renew Your Trademark — $1,200When is my deadline?
    Deadlines

    When is my deadline?

    iRegistration

    Your certificate issues

    iiYears 5–6

    Section 8 declaration

    iiiYears 9–10

    Section 8 & 9 renewal

    ivEvery 10 years after

    Combined renewal

    Every deadline has a 6-month grace period with an extra USPTO fee of $100 per class. Miss the grace period and the registration is cancelled, and the only way back is a brand-new application.
    Not sure where your registration stands? Send me your registration number and I’ll tell you.
    Complete costs, stated upfront

    What renewal costs.

    Step I$1,200

    Attorney preparation & filing — per registration

    Specimen review, preparation of your Section 8, 9, or 15 documents, and filing with the USPTO. One flat fee per registration, no matter how many classes.

    Step IIUSPTO maintenance fees

    Paid to the government, per class

    $325 per class for the years 5–6 declaration. $650 per class for the years 9–10 combined declaration and renewal, and each 10-year renewal after. $250 per class for the optional Section 15 incontestability declaration. $100 per class if filed in the grace period.

    Tell me your registration number and I’ll quote your exact government fees before you pay anything.

    Renew your trademark

    Start your renewal.

    One flat fee per registration, no matter how many classes. USPTO maintenance fees are quoted before you pay.

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    How registered trademarks die

    Three quiet ways a registration lapses.

    I.

    The deadline nobody calendars

    The 5–6 year window arrives years after anyone thought about the trademark.

    II.

    The specimen that no longer matches

    The brand evolved, and the old specimen doesn’t show current use.

    III.

    The notice that went to a dead address

    USPTO reminders go to the address on file; stale records mean silent abandonment.

    Kendra on Social Proof: how registered trademarks die, and how to keep yours alive.

    The renewal process

    From your details to a maintained registration.

    iYou · 5 minutes

    Send Your Details

    Your registration number and current specimens showing the mark in use.

    iiMe

    Review

    I confirm which filings your registration needs and check your specimens against current USPTO standards.

    iiiMe

    Preparation

    I prepare your Section 8, 9, or 15 documents and send them for your sign-off.

    ivMe → USPTO

    Filed & Confirmed

    I file with the USPTO and confirm your registration is maintained.

    Questions

    Renewal questions, answered.

    01When do I need to renew my trademark?

    You must file your first maintenance document (Section 8 Declaration) between the 5th and 6th year after registration. After that, you must file a combined Section 8 and 9 renewal every 10 years from the registration date.

    02What happens if I miss the deadline?

    There is a 6-month grace period immediately following the deadline, during which you can still file for an additional USPTO fee of $100 per class. If you miss the grace period, your trademark registration is cancelled, and the only way back is a brand-new application.

    03What is a Section 8 Declaration?

    A Section 8 Declaration is a sworn statement that your trademark is currently in use in commerce, accompanied by a specimen showing how the mark is being used.

    04What is a Section 9 Renewal?

    A Section 9 Renewal is an application to renew your trademark registration for another 10-year term. It is typically filed together with a Section 8 Declaration.

    05What is a Section 15 Declaration?

    A Section 15 Declaration of Incontestability can be filed after 5 years of continuous use. It strengthens your trademark rights by preventing certain challenges to your trademark's validity.

    06Do you charge per class?

    No. My $1,200 fee is per registration regardless of classes. The USPTO's maintenance fees are charged per class.

    Don’t let it lapse

    Keep the name you already won.

    Renew Your Trademark — $1,200

    Plus USPTO maintenance fees, charged per class and quoted before you pay.